2005 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 2005 Opel Speedster
To start off, both 2005 Mercedes-Benz C and 2005 Opel Speedster were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (167 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 400 kg more than 2005 Opel Speedster.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 251 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | 2005 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Opel |
| Model | C | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 234 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 36 L |
